Immediately Need Early Childhood Special Ed Teacher - .Part-Time (0.5 FTE) in Illinois

Job title: Early Childhood Special Ed Teacher - .Part-Time (0.5 FTE) Company: Orland School District 135 Job description: Supervisor: Principal / Assistant Principal/Director and Assistant Director of Special Education Salary: Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement Schedule: School Year This position will start as part-time and has the potential of increasing to full-time before the end of the school year. QUALIFICATIONS:

• ISBE PEL with Early Childhood Self-Contained Gen Ed endorsement preferred
• ISBE PEL with ESL endorsement preferred
• ISBE Early Childhood Special Education approval preferred
• Experience working with early childhood age students preferred
• Experience working with special education studets preferred
• An interest and/or experience working with students with varying levels/types of disabilities.
• Expertise in conducting educational assessments and the development of individual

educational programs. * The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement.

• A strong commitment to professional excellence.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS ASSESSMENT

• demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
• familiar with formative and summative assessment procedures
• selects appropriate assessment instruments
• conducts assessments appropriately
• interprets assessment information accurately
• demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
• conducts ongoing assessment of instructional goals and objectives
• demonstrates awareness, understanding and knowledge of the variety of physical,

emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to a student's learning problems * reports assessment data in a clear and concise manner

• provides classroom observations

DESIGNS INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

• develops individualized goals and benchmarks based on assessment results
• progress monitors IEP goals and benchmarks
• fully participates in the Eligibility/IEP process

COMMUNICATION/COLLABORATION

• demonstrates collaborative problem-solving
• communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member
• promotes positive public relations

PROVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

• demonstrates the ability to integrate direct services into a regular early childhood setting
• demonstrates an understanding of state approved early childhood curriculum
• provides instructional support within a regular early childhood
• selects, prepares and/or adapts materials to meet individual student needs
• demonstrates effective individual, group, and classroom behavior management techniques.

CASE MANAGEMENT

• participates with the Early Childhood Team
• monitors implementation of student IEP's
• responsible for gathering, monitoring, and completion of all student data for eligibility and IEP meetings
• manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
• manages and coordinates required paperwork
• trains and supports paraprofessionals
• participates in parent training sessions

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• follows policies and procedures of the district

• a) daily attendance and punctuality
• b) supervision of students
• c) meeting attendance
• d) maintains confidentiality
• demonstrates knowledge of special education rules and regulations in accordance with these mandates
• demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
• demonstrates professionalism

• a) is flexible and adaptable to change
• b) uses judgment appropriately
• c) conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
• d) treats others with respect and dignity
• demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback

This job description is not exhaustive, performs other duties as assigned. : Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: Location: Illinois Apply Job!